Oyster ground reports conflict amid disavowals and rewards
Amos J. Phipps of New Haven seeks the body of son Don hipps lost when his motorboat capsized on Aug 15. A reward is offered for the recovery of the body as authorities and oystermen dispute the condition of oyster sets along New Haven and Bridgeport shores. Coast craft and hydroplane search efforts continue amid a busy harbor scene with racing yachts and pleasure craft noted.
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Dundee 10 Retire, 10 Fight Martin This Evening
New York Aug 27 One of boxing’s great careers ends as Johnny Dundee plans retirement this winter after 12 years in the ring. He meets Pepper Martin tonight at the Velodrome defending his crown in a 720 pound class bout and 120 pound division, aiming to end with a business career. Dundee has traveled many miles and fought 24 major battles, with Joe Rivers his toughest, and Scotty Mantleth credits his early discovery of the kid.
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Pepper Martin
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Tolley Wins Invitation Golf Tournament Final
Gyril H. Tolley of England won the Invitation golf tournament on the National links, defeating his countryman C. V. Lt. Haoman six up with three to play in the eighteenth hole final.
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Southampton
Gyril H. Tolley
England
C. V. Lt. Haoman
Tunney Weinert rematch eyed for Ebbets Field
A comeback bout between Gene Tunney and Charley Weinert is in the works and could be held at Ebbets Field in three weeks. The pair recently battled through a grueling twelve round draw in Newark.
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Gene Tunney
Charley Weinert
Ebbets Field
Newark
American Davis Cup team hinges on upcoming match
In Boston on Aug 27 the Davis Cup challenge round splits between the United States and Australia hinge on the final match for the lawn tennis doubles title. U S singles will feature W Tilden and W M Johnston while Australia fields Gerald Patterson and James Qa Anderson. Postponement due to rain leads to ongoing dispute over national doubles representatives.
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James Qa. Anderson
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Farewell to France and the war we faced together
A patriotic reminiscence blends with sports nostalgia. The piece recalls soldiers bidding goodbye to Europe, memory of Flanders and Alsace, and the life of camp and homecoming. It weaves in reflections on football, baseball star Babe Ruth, and the shifting landscape of college football power as the nation looks ahead to the next season.
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France
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Howard A. Herty
Westport League Games Postponed Amid Weather Delays
The Inter-city baseball season was postponed to a later date for doubleheaders. Westport planned to face Rim Groves in Norwals while Crescents were set to meet Trogebuds in Saupatuck. Next Sunday Rosebuds visit Westparts at Koerstock Lot. Crescents meet Rosebuds at Malone Lot. Labor Day sees Westports travel to Morwalie to play Crescenta. Elm Groves visit Satgatuck to play Rosesude.
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Norwals
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Malone
Morwalie
Satgatuck
Notre Dame Player Named Grinnell College Coach
A. H. Edward, former Notre Dame football player, is chosen to coach Grinnell College football succeeding Bud Saunders who has resigned. Announcement comes from Des Moines Iowa. Edward will lead the Grinnell team this season.
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Aus
A. H. Edward
Notre Dame University
Grinnell College
Bud Saunders
Twenty Home Runs Highlight Hastings Lincoln Doubleheader
In Hastings Nebraska on August 27 Lincoln and Hastings played a Nebraska State league doubleheader. Twenty home runs were hit with nine in the first game and eleven in the seven inning second game. A total of 32 outs produced 122 bases.
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Neb
Twentis
Lincoln
Newbraska
Yankees Browns Game Partly Postponed By Rain At Polo Grounds
New York and St Louis will resume the series tomorrow as rain postponed today’s Polo Grounds clash. Shocker slated to start for the Browns against Bob Shawkey for the Yankees. New York holds a 1-0 edge in yesterday’s 9-2 win with a split Sunday. Crowds waited as umpires postponed after 4 o clock rain.
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Polo Grounds
J. Louis
Browns
Shocker
Yaestere
Bob Shawkey
Yankees
Polo Ground
Peiork
Three Bouts Precede Dempsey Exhibition Fight
Labor Day afternoon will feature two ten round contests and an eight round bout at Floyd Pits Simmons arena in Michigan City Ind before the Dempsey exhibition. Jimny Clabby faces Jimmy Carey, Billy Wells meets Danis O Keeeta, Harald Smith tackles Herbie Schaefer. Danny Edwards previously beat Irish Johnny Curtin in Jersey City. Curtin gets a chance next Monday night at the game club to even score with the Pacific coast’s crack colored bantam.
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Floyd Pits Simmons
Michigan Ci Ind
Jimny Clabby
Jimmy Carey
Billy Wells
Danis O'keéeta
Watla
Harald Smith
Herbie Schaefer
Danny Edwards
Johnny Curtin
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Jersey City
Game Club
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Pacific Coast
Yale Athletic Board Considers Baseball Committee Members
New Haven Aug 27 Prof Clarence W Mendell chair of Yale Athletic Board of Control says Eddy of the Varsity baseball team proposed committee members are only recommendations and will be considered by the board in October Learning of a new coach is not confirmed and proponents may need to present case for replacing Lernie Tommers who Mendell commends for success
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Clarence W. Mendel
Yale Athletic Board of Control
Caleb F. Eddy
Mendell
Lernie’ Tommers
Mendels
Smith to Fight Clarke in Tulsa Labor Day Bout
Jef Smith of Bayanns New Jersey, in top form, has signed to face Yackie Clarke of Pennsylvania in a twelve round bout in Tulsa Oklahoma on Labor Day night. Smith is favored to win as he possesses more experience and talent than Clarke.
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Wills
Jef Smith
Bayanns
N. J
Yackie Clarke
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Tulsa
Okla
Smith
Clarke
Fighters Line Up To Meet Charley White In Chicago Bout
In Rocky Kansas Buffalo and New York callers vie to face Charley White of Chicago. A fifteen round bout is set for September 12 at the Valodrome with the first accepter to be signed by Matchmaker Flourney.
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Buffalo
Willie Jackson
New York
Ritchie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Charley White
Chicago
Valodrome
White
Flourney
Princeton Track Records Stand
Princeton records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries remain unbroken or equalized, with feats by J Bank In 1898 and C B Kilpatrick 99 recognized. Subsequent years saw marks by Carl Ordman Jr 19 in 220 hurdles and 120 yard hurdles, Al Swede 29 in the two mile, Charley Halsey 21 in the put, and Billy Steven MON in the 440 yard dash, reflecting a mix of sustained and surpassed achievements.
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Carl Ordman, Jr
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al Swede
Charley Halsey
Billy Steven- Mon
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Dundee Fighting Legend Nearing Decade Of Ring Power
Johnny Dundea, a veteran featherweight and lightweight contender, has fought nearly 400 bouts over twelve years. He recently defeated Danny Frush at Ebbets Field and is set to face Vincent Pepper Martin next Monday at the Velodrome, with Dundea promising relentless attack and continued dominance.
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Ebbets Field
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Johnny
Lithuanian Club Holds Election of Officers
The Lithuanian Song Athletic Association of this city held a Saturday night event with dancing and flag colors. Officers elected were President Giddie E. Dublis, Secretary Giddie B. Dubhis, Secretary Anthony Clingk, and Treasurer James Krietkus.
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Presdent
Giddie E. Dublis
Ancient
Giddie B. Dubhis
Anthony Clingk
James Krietkus
Four chickens linked to Fairfield man in police case
Four chickens found in possession of Julius Bugnot of Fairfield were identified by Frank Kuretse of Bronson Road Airfield as the ones recently stolen from him. Bugnot's case continued until this morning as the city court adjourned while police completed their investigation.
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Fairfield
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Airfield
Bugnot
Kelley to Rox Wilson Battling for Boston Bout
The Massachusetts Boxing Commission may sanction a bout between Johnny Wilson and Hambone Kelley if Kelley defeats either George Robinson Jack McClelland or Pat McCarthy. Also, William Deming of 172 Gotte Street New Haven was arrested after a minor motor accident at Fairfield Avenue and Water Street and charged with reckless driving, released on bond.
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Rox Wilson
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New Haven
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Water Street
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